The boys posted the pics of their morning surf session on Instagram along with the caption “Liam waxing his board.” We know what you’re thinking: What must we do TO HAVE A BEACH GETAWAY WITH 1D?! And in case you were wondering, Directioners: Voting is STILL OPEN for Best New Artist and Most Shareworthy Video, so don’t stare at Liam TOO long.

Don’t miss the 2012 MTV VMAs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.